Natural disasters, wars and conflicts and other threatening factors could render heritage collections extremely vulnerable. This handbook not only helps institutions prepare for potential disasters, but also provides guidance on the evacuation and temporary storage of collections during ongoing crisis.

The handbook offers a simple workflow for heritage institutions, which is easy to be adapted into different contexts. With concise language, user-friendly charts and diagrams, this manual is both easy to understand and visually pleasing.

Since its publication, the handbook has been used for training museum professionals, volunteers and civil protection workers.

“After the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, we had to evacuate collections from several buildings that had become unsafe. The Nepal military helped us, but they needed training. This handbook is therefore, an important resource. It will help us to train others and prepare for future disasters.” saidYamuna Maharjan, Curator in National Museum of Nepal.